Freshman Classroom Guidance Part 1 CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

Freshman Classroom Guidance – Part 1 CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2021

A G E N D A Review Handout Graduation Requirements and Counting Credits Education and Income Roadblocks and Detours

CHS Counseling Dept Counselors work with students based upon first letter of students’ last names: A – Cas • Zyer Beaty Cat – Harp • Nsikan Ekpo Harq – Mep • Heidi Graver Meq – Sal Sam – Z Graduation Coach • Melissa Freeman • Hella Peart • Maria Jiram

Grading Policies In middle school, grades are calculated using a system of averages. • Example 8 th grade English Semester 1 (Aug-Dec): 60 (F) Semester 2 (Jan-May): 80 (B) In Fulton County, high school grades are not averaged… Each semester is independent. • Example 9 th grade English • *Yearly Ave: 70 (C) Semester 1 (Aug-Dec): 60 (F) • Semester 2 (Jan-May): 80 (B) • Student passes class for the year (earns 1 full credit) • *No Yearly Average • Student fails 1 st semester; passes 2 nd semester (earns ½ credit)

Per. Fitness

Grade Promotion and Athletics Seniors (12 th Grade): 17. 0 or more credits Juniors (11 th Grade): 11. 0 – 16. 5 credits Sophomores (10 th Grade): 5. 0 – 10. 5 credits Freshmen (9 th Grade): 0 – 4. 5 credits

• Average SAT: 1030 -1230 • Average ACT: 20 -25 • Top 25% of HS Class Rank: ~N/A • Top 10% of HS Class Rank: N/A • In-State Tuition/Fees: $10, 686 • Average GPA: 3. 58 (high “B”) • Average SAT: 1150 -1270 • Average ACT: 26 • Top 25% of HS Class Rank: N/A • Top 10% of HS Class Rank: N/A • In-State Tuition/Fees: $9346 • # Freshmen: ~4500 • Average GPA: 3. 31 (low “B”) • Average SAT: 1070 -1250 • Average ACT: 2126 • Top 25% of HS Class Rank: 53% • Top 10% of HS Class Rank: 27% • In-State Tuition/Fees: $7432 Columbus State • Average GPA: 3. 2 -3. 7 (low - high “B”) • # Freshmen: ~1450 Kennesaw State • # Freshmen: ~3900 GA College GA State College 2017 College Freshman Profiles. Class Profiles • # Freshmen: ~1800 • Average GPA: 3. 15 (low ”B”) • Average SAT: 990 • Average ACT: 20 • Top 25% of HS Class Rank: 37% • Top 10% of HS Class Rank: 11% • In-State Tuition/Fees: $7200

Group Activity �How many credits did the student have at the end of first semester? �How many credits did the student have at the end of 9 th grade? �Will the student have enough credits to be promoted to 10 th grade?

Transcript A � How many credits did the student have at the end of first semester? � How many credits did the student have at the end of 9 th grade? � Did the student have enough credits to be promoted to 10 th grade? � Do you think this student will get into the college of her choice? Why or why not? � What do you think this student’s senior year schedule will look like?

Transcript A: Senior Year Schedule 12 th GRADE LITERATURE MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES SPANISH 2 S 1 of US History / ELECTIVE

Transcript B � How many credits did the student have at the end of first semester? � How many credits did the student have at the end of 9 th grade? � Did the student have enough credits to be promoted to 10 th grade? � Do you think this student will get into the college of her choice? Why or why not? � What do you think this student’s senior year schedule will look like?

Transcript B: Senior Year Schedule 12 th GRADE LITERATURE MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE

Roadblocks and Detours to Earning the Money Being absent and not making up work, tests, and quizzes Not completing homework and projects Not studying Not seeking additional help Poor time management Zeroes!!!

Recovery Policy Students may request to redo missing work or work which resulted in a zero for a maximum grade of 70%, within the six weeks in which the assignment occurred. After the student has completed/redone all work, the student may request a teacher -determined alternate assignment that is designed to bring up the student’s grade. Recovery work should be completed within 10 days prior to the end of the semester. Contact your teacher for additional information.

Student Access Center Parents and students can monitor grades, attendance, and discipline through Home Access Center (HAC). Parents can pick up their user name and password for HAC in the front office with an ID. Students can also register for Student Access Center. User name –xxxxx@fcs. org (x represents student’s 10 -digit student ID) Password – DOB (MMDDYYYY format) Go to www. fultonschools. org -> Students and Parents -> Click on “Home Access Center” link

Moving Forward PSAT October 11 College Week October 2327 12 -week Progress Reports November 6 Semester Exams Start mid. December